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  • yosiyosi NYC Posts: 3,102
    edited July 7
    pjl44 said:
    This sucks. I hope everyone is ok and am not sure what I'm even rooting for to happen next.
    This. Obviously I don’t want the band to call it quits, but it’s hard to even think about who could really replace him. 
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  • Go AnimalGo Animal Posts: 7,321
    edited July 7
    I can't say I'm 100% surprised. Matt is an Iron Man level drummer, but also a multi-talented musician.

    He could call it a day, and walk off the field still at the top of his game. A legend, twice-over.

    But he's not done yet.

    He's been the most prolific out of the five as far as side projects, so I don't think he's quite ready to hang up the sticks/guitar/microphone. 

    And if the rumors are true (especially for the weekend of July 18-20th in Seattle), there's at least one more SG/Nudedragons event in the pipe along with their RRHOF induction.

    Regardless, he kept the band alive for 27 years, and quite frankly, was essential in helping them achieve lift-off in 1990. 

    Amazing drummer, damn good singer, and an underrated axe-man. The Swiss Army Knife of rock n' roll. 

    Thank you, Matt.

    We'll be there for you for whatever's next.

    #MFC
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  • JBob87JBob87 Posts: 485
    edited July 7
    rey said:
    is PJ done?
    Because a drummer left? Now that would be shocking
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 96,583
    edited July 7
    RatherStarved said:
    Whatever the reason, I hope he is healthy.  

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  • Weston1283Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 5,006
    edited July 7
    Would make no sense for Matt to join the Foos.  Assuming he wants to tour less, and PJ has been accommodating this…. Why join the Foos who tour harder than just about anyone?
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  • julieooliernjulieooliern Posts: 1,262
    edited July 7
    Yes. I hope he is healthy. I am also gutted, heartbroken, grateful for the time.
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  • MS149515MS149515 Chicago Posts: 234
    edited July 7
    Dave A. waiting in the tall grass…
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  • pearldavidsonpearldavidson Posts: 1,688
    edited July 7
    SilentBill4 said:
    Wow... From the way this is written and the band's response, it definitely feels like there's more to the story. Regardless, I wish him the best—he’s clearly talented and shouldn't have any trouble finding new opportunities. Hoping the band finds a drummer who brings fresh energy to this next chapter!
    I don’t think Matt will be looking for any opportunities to be any kind of full time musician. I think he wanted to retire and go enjoy his life.
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  • PushinFwdBackPushinFwdBack Red Bank, NJ Posts: 51
    edited July 7
    dstrutts55 said:
    Sooo anyone immediately think he’s going to the foo fighters?
    Not really, but could see Josh Freese getting a call from PJ
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  • karl_chihirokarl_chihiro Posts: 449
    edited July 7
    Josh Freese? :pensive:
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,416
    edited July 7
    MC is not going to FF. I'd bet my house on that. 
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  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,898
    edited July 7
    Wow stunning.  Hope everything is ok with him.  Drumming is so grueling so tours have to so difficult.  39 shows and he’s been the drummer for all 39.  Thanks Matt!
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,081
    edited July 7
    Damn this sucks.   Good luck with the next chapter Matt! Thank you for all the great memories.  
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  • RP112579RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,387
    edited July 7
    Absolutely stunned by this news. Thank you for everything, Matt. 
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,416
    edited July 7
    My money is on SG stuff part time, part time retirement. 
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  • brewdog123brewdog123 ATL Posts: 684
    edited July 7
    not happy about this at all
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  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 10,463
    edited July 7
    JBob87 said:
    rey said:
    is PJ done?
    Because a drummer left? Now that would be shocking
    It depends on why he's leaving and almost 30 years have passed since this was last pondered
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  • treestrees Columbus OHIO Posts: 2,016
    edited July 7
    Its been a great journey. 
    Safe travels on your new journey Matt .
    Peace
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  • Shaindli1Shaindli1 MA Posts: 2,259
    edited July 7
    MS149515 said:
    Dave A. waiting in the tall grass…
    Ummm. No.
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  • not4u10not4u10 Posts: 239
    edited July 7
    I remember in an interview in maybe the early 2000s, I can't remember exactly when.  Matt said he didn't want to become the Rolling Stones.  He's in his 60s now.  He probably wants to spend more time with his family.  I wish him nothing but the best.  He stepped up when PJ needed him.  He has made some wonderful music over the course of his entire career.  Best of luck, Matt!  You deserve it!
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  • Weston1283Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 5,006
    edited July 7
    If the Gallagher brothers can make amends and do their thing again, why can’t PJ and Dave A do the same?
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  • ekwiptekwipt Vancouver Posts: 995
    edited July 7
    Sounds like a possible full album’s worth of Soundgarden material on the way. If they have decided on a vocalist to tour with guessing Matt is going full Soundgarden.
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,416
    edited July 7
    Hey Sea or Kat can we merge these 3 threads?
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  • opsopcopolisopsopcopolis Posts: 1,214
    edited July 7
    Force Of Nature said:
    I assume retire from touring. Cant see him doing the Foos as some others have suggested, that wouldnt make sense.
    This is my thought as well. He spoke a lot about how hard touring is for drummers after Taylor died. I’d imagine he just wants to relax and work on smaller projects.

    Very curious to see how they go about finding the next person. They don’t strike me as a band that would pull in a hired gun only for touring, rather would prefer a full on new member
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  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,203
    edited July 7
    Jimmydean55 said:
    Didn’t the band always say they are done if Matt left? I hope that’s not the case. 
    dear god lets hope not. This has got the mind racing a bit today
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  • brewdog123brewdog123 ATL Posts: 684
    edited July 7
    SG stuff part time?? who is vocals for them now??
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  • seanclaxseanclax Posts: 576
    edited July 7
    Does anyone think this Is the end of them as a touring band.
    I deeply hope not
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  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,566
    edited July 7
    Wow. Stunned by this. Pittsburgh 2025 was the end of an era. 

    Thank you, Matt. For everything. You will be missed. 
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  • ehbaconehbacon Posts: 1,972
    edited July 7
    Pretty stunned, I’m 25 years old so he’s the only drummer of PJ I’ve ever known. Going to be very strange for a bit with someone else back there 
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  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,218
    edited July 7
    That's a bummer.  I wasn't a huge fan of his drumming style for PJ, but respected the dude as a person and answering the call when the band needed him.  
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